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Securing financing or business loans is one of the biggest challenges for small businesses. As of December 2022, Canada had 1.22 million employer businesses, with 97.8% classified as small businesses. As of December 2022, Ontario had approximately 444,702 small businesses, representing 36.5% of all small businesses in Canada. Lender Key Highlights Traditional Financial Institutions Includes RBC, TD, CIBC, BMO, and…
As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve learned that protecting your business is not optional—it’s essential. But finding the right insurance partner? That can feel like navigating a maze. Today, I’m diving into two popular business insurance providers in Canada, Zensurance and PROLINK, focusing on their offerings for small business owners, particularly HR consultants. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about…
We've previously discussed business insurance on our blog, and in this post we'll talk about other another type of insurance policy that every Canadian business owner (or employee) will need to think about: life, term and critical illness insurance. PolicyMe (www.PolicyMe.com) is a Canadian insurance provider that will help you acquire all these policies under one hood. In this post,…
For entrepeneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, obtaining financing to grow and expand can be one of the biggest challenges they face. Traditional banks typically require a high credit score and collateral against the loan, which small businesses might not be able to provide. This is where alternative lenders like Swoop Funding and SharpShooter Funding step in. Both these platforms…
Journey Capital (www.JourneyCapital.ca) is one of the most popular alternative lenders for businesses looking for quick and flexible financing solutions, especially those that have been rejected by traditional financial institutions like banks and credit unions. In this article, we will take an in-depth look into the services it offers, the application process, and reviews by customers. ☝ IMPORTANT 2025 TIPS:…
One of the major issues faced by small businesses is securing financing for growth and expansion. Traditional banks usually ask for a good credit score and/or collateral for the loan which disqualifies many small businesses. This is where alternative business lenders like Swoop Funding step in. If you are overwhelmed with debt, though, it is best to avoid new financing obligations and…
One of the many challenges with an early stage business is securing funding to support its operations and growth. Merchant Growth and Journey Capital both provide startups with access to capital. In this review, we will compare both these companies based on factors such as fees, loan term, and customer’s feedback. Let's start with this brief comparison table of these…
As someone who's been a member of Forbes Councils, Entrepreneur.com Leadership Network and the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), I want to give you a real look into these exclusive (and pay-to-play) thought leadership networks to help you figure out if they’re right for you. I’ll also dive into some other awesome alternatives that can help you grow your thought leadership…
